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Differences between Govt parties over water charges

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A senior Government source on the Labour side has said there are "substantive differences" between the two Coalition parties about water charges.

The spokesperson said Labour is not satisfied with answers it received regarding the issues of metering and the ability to pay.

She said nothing was approved or decided at Cabinet today regarding the charges.